Fundamentals of AWS

Learn about the core AWS's services like compute, storage, networking services and how they work with other services like Identity, Mobile, Routing, and Security. This module provides you with a good grasp an all you need to know of AWS services.
This module has been designed by three AWS Solution Certified Architects who have a combined industry experience of 17 years. We aim to provide you with just the right depth of knowledge you need to have.

Learn the A to Z of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

## Who is this module for?
This module is for developers who are looking to add Amazon Web Services to their skillset. There are no prerequisites for this module, as it takes us from the basics of AWS. 

## Module structure
This module has _ten_ chapters, namely:

1. __Fundamental Building Blocks of AWS__
    This chapter provides an overview of AWS. It also goes through a few basic concepts of the platform.

2. __AWS: Miscellaneous Services__ 
     This chapter goes through some miscellaneous services such as media services, machine learning services, and more.

3. __AWS: Identity & Access Management(IAM)__
    This chapter covers Identity and Access Management in AWS.

4. __AWS: Compute Offerings__
    This chapter covers some of the computing offerings that AWS provides, such as EC2, ELB, and ECS.

5. __AWS: Storage__
    This chapter introduces us to storage. It also covers block storage, file storage, and the difference between the two.

6. __AWS: Database Offerings__
    This chapter covers the database services AWS provides. It also goes through some AWS database types.

7. __AWS: Routing__
    This chapter introduces us to DNS. It also covers the concepts of routing in AWS.

8. __AWS: Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)__
    This chapter introduces us to the VPC. It also covers VPC peering. 

9. __AWS: Application Services__
    This chapter covers the Simple Queue Service (SQS) and the Simple Workflow Service (SWF).

10. __AWS Well Architected Framework__
    This chapter covers the general design framework and the multiple concepts of a well-architected framework in AWS.

# Who is this module for?
This module is for developers who are looking to add Amazon Web Services to their skillset. There are no prerequisites for this module, as it takes us from the basics of AWS. 

# Module structure
This module has _ten_ chapters, namely:

1. __Fundamental Building Blocks of AWS__
    This chapter provides an overview of AWS. It also goes through a few basic concepts of the platform.

2. __AWS: Miscellaneous Services__ 
     This chapter goes through some miscellaneous services such as media services, machine learning services, and more.

3. __AWS: Identity & Access Management(IAM)__
    This chapter covers Identity and Access Management in AWS.

4. __AWS: Compute Offerings__
    This chapter covers some of the computing offerings that AWS provides, such as EC2, ELB, and ECS.

5. __AWS: Storage__
    This chapter introduces us to storage. It also covers block storage, file storage, and the difference between the two.

6. __AWS: Database Offerings__
    This chapter covers the database services AWS provides. It also goes through some AWS database types.

7. __AWS: Routing__
    This chapter introduces us to DNS. It also covers the concepts of routing in AWS.

8. __AWS: Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)__
    This chapter introduces us to the VPC. It also covers VPC peering. 

9. __AWS: Application Services__
    This chapter covers the Simple Queue Service (SQS) and the Simple Workflow Service (SWF).

10. __AWS Well Architected Framework__
    This chapter covers the general design framework and the multiple concepts of a well-architected framework in AWS.

This lesson discusses the intended audience and the necessary prerequisites of the module.

Before We Begin

Fundamental Building Blocks of AWS

AWS: Miscellaneous Services

AWS: Identity & Access Management (IAM)

AWS: Compute Offerings

AWS: Storage

AWS: Database Offerings

AWS: Routing

AWS: Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

AWS: Application Services

AWS Well Architected Framework

Conclusion

About This Module

Who is this module for?

Module structure